556/223 To Stockpile

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So, I'm looking to stock up on a little ammo for my primary "SHTF" rifle, my Colt AR15. I buy most of my ammo from SG Ammo, cause they usually have what I'm looking for a shipping isn't too bad.

My question is, what 556/223 should I buy?

My rifle seems to shoot (maybe it's me) both 193 and 855, and a few different .223 rounds that I've tried, all the same, or very close.

I'd like to stick with something affordable, but not down to Wolf. It's looking like I need to pick XM193 or XM855, and go from there. Are the green tips good for general use, training, and if it came to it, survival, or is the 193 better? How are the Battle Packs? Seems like a nice idea for storage...I see Prvi and IMI both have reasonably priced bulk ammo.

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The Israelis have there sheite in one sock when it comes to ordinance... IMI is top shelf. Get yourself a mix of 62gr green-tip and standard 55gr ball ammo. Both serve a purpose.

I have quantities of both packed in 50cal ammo cans on stripper clips with 3 spoons per can for fast loading of mags. I also keep several multitudes of 30rnd mags already loaded and kitted up in load carrying equipment kits for myself and "wingmen".

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Ball ammo is okay for practice/training and as a bulk backup for defensive ammo, but expanding ammo is better, although it will cost more it will generally be more effective, especially if you need to hunt also.

I have plenty of various FMJ for my rifles, but I am starting to stock up on expanding ammo.

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Brownells is running a sale that might pencil out. Look for PMC 55 grain 840 round bandolier on stripper clips in a can on sale for $299.00 plus + additional sale with coupons and you can save up to $60.00 extra off of $500 or more. Shipping for 2 full cans was only $15.00 UPS last week. I missed the extra coupon savings offered this week....

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22 cal does much better at defeating body armor than does the 30 cal. Also, what load are you using in your 308? (You do know that hunting ammo isn't supposed to penetrate, it's supposed to transfer the energy to the target )

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I think the AK-47 will be the real winner in the long run, very rugged ( depending on manufacturer) and pretty reasonable for allot of lethality .
My humble opinion the 7.62x39 is pretty devastating round for most hard targets including brick and mortar buildings. Far from me to be a ballistics expert but within medium range that in my head is about 150yards and under the 7.62x39 would be a good stock up for ammo especially since for now its very reasonable.

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I get that there are ALL KINDS of new "wonder bullets" that are legit, but all this talk of bonded this and that, .30cal and AK rounds is going beyond the original parameters of the OP's question... a bit.

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I get that there are ALL KINDS of new "wonder bullets" that are legit, but all this talk of bonded this and that, .30cal and AK rounds is going beyond the original parameters of the OP's question... a bit.

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What was the question ?

To stay on topic, I would buy enough to allow practice with plinkers, but also weigh in on a SHTF can you move your supply easily ? You see people with literately pallets of ammo good luck getting that past the men in blue hats. Two thoughts stay and pray or travel light. Example when I carry I do so with topnotch ammo if the needs should ever arise I would hate to have a hang, miss or jam. Spend wisely but be realistic are you saving to stay or saving for going. But then have ammo to practice as well.

22 cal does much better at defeating body armor than does the 30 cal. Also, what load are you using in your 308? (You do know that hunting ammo isn't supposed to penetrate, it's supposed to transfer the energy to the target )

This is wrong. bigger does not mean one shot drops. Shot placement does (head).

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We are going off topic but I have to correct some miss information as I understand things.

The only penetrating rounds in .308 that would go thru body armor are the AP rounds and they will do a heck of a lot more damage then any .223 AP round. The original point was that anything going over 2200fps will NOT penetrate body armor.

"22 cal does much better at defeating body armor than does the 30 cal"

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